U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren to speak at QCC commencement

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Apr 6, 2018 at 10:34 AM

Democratic darling U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will deliver the commencement address at Quinsigamond Community College next month, the school announced today.

“Sen. Warren has a clear vision of the roles that community colleges play in the economic prosperity of our students and our communities, said QCC President Dr. Luis G. Pedraja. “She will serve as a strong foundation for our ceremony. We are sure her words will inspire and motivate our graduates to continue achieving great heights as they leave QCC and fulfill their dreams.”

The fiery senator, who in 2012 unseated former Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and has gained a loyal following among Democrats, has long been rumored as a potential presidential candidate. Just last month, Warren, who has publicly feuded with President Donald Trump, said she would not run for president in 2020.

Still, she has remained among the most popular political figures in Democratic circles, fighting against corporate corruption and greed and positioning herself as a champion for middle class families. Warren has worked with another popular colleague, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, including on a bill that would allow students to attend most public universities for free.

TIME Magazine has named Warren among the most 100 influential people in the world three times.

She has not escaped controversy, however, most notably her claim of being part Native American, which has invited scorn and ridicule from many of her critics, particularly among Republicans.